Lu will autograph copies of her newest book, "The Young Elites," from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at B&L Books, 990 State Road 434, Altamonte Springs. Appearing with Lu will be Rick Yancey, author of the recently released New York Times bestseller "The Infinite Sea."

Lu, whose "Legends" series won critical acclaim and was snapped up by CBS films, didn't know the young-adult market is the fastest-growing category in...

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